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Course Introduction
Family Health Nursing focuses on promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of families across the lifespan, considering the family as a unit of care within the community. This course explores family theories, roles of nurses in family health, assessment of family health needs, and the development of care plans that address physical, psychological, social, and cultural factors influencing family health. Emphasis is placed on preventive care, health education, and interventions aimed at strengthening family resilience, supporting disease prevention, and managing chronic conditions, with an understanding of the dynamic interactions between family members and their environment.
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Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 6th Edition by Leifer
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Chapter 1: The Past, Present, and Future
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Q1) The nurse who is able to adapt health care practices to meet needs of various cultures is said to be culturally:
A) aware.
B) sensitive.
C) competent.
D) adaptive.
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse points out some non-family-centered policies prevalent in the 1960s.What are they? Select all that apply.
A) Waiting room for fathers
B) Sedation of mother during labor
C) Delay of reunion of mother and infant
D) Lenient visiting hours
E) Restrictions of visitations by minor children
Answer: A,B,C,E
Q3) The first White House Conference on Children and Youth was called by President
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt called the first White House Conference in 1909.
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Chapter 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
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Q1) The nurse explains to a pregnant patient who expects to breastfeed that the portions of the breast that secrete milk are the:
A) lactiferous sinuses.
B) lobes.
C) Montgomery's glands.
D) alveoli.
Answer: D
Q2) By reading a pregnant patient's history and physical,the nurse recognizes what information that might indicate the need for a cesarean delivery? Select all that apply.
A) History of childhood rickets
B) Immobile coccyx
C) Prepregnant weight of 100 pounds
D) Avid horse rider
E) Pelvic fracture 3 years ago
Answer: A,B,E
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Chapter 3: Fetal Development
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Q1) The amniotic fluid has several functions.What are they? Select all that apply.
A) Maintaining an even temperature
B) Impeding excessive fetal movement
C) Lubricating fetal skin
D) Acting as reservoir for nutrients
E) Acting as cushion for fetus
Answer: A,E
Q2) When preparing to teach a class about prenatal development,the nurse would include information about folic acid supplementation because it is known to prevent:
A) congenital heart defects.
B) neural tube defects.
C) mental retardation.
D) premature birth.
Answer: B
Q3) The vessels comprising the umbilical cord are cushioned and protected by a substance called ___________ _____________.
Answer: Wharton's jelly
Wharton's jelly is a substance in the umbilical cord that cushions and protects the vessels.
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Chapter 4: Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
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Q1) The patient confesses to eating crushed ice 10 or 12 times daily.The nurse assesses this behavior as __________.
Q2) The nurse explains that the softening of the cervix and vagina is a probable sign of pregnancy called _____ sign.
A) Chadwick's
B) Hegar's
C) McDonald's
D) Goodell's
Q3) The nurse explains that the number of years between menarche and the date of conception is known as _____ age.
A) gynecological
B) fertile
C) conception
D) gravid
Q4) The nurse is aware that ______________ maneuver can assess the position and presentation of the fetus.
Q5) The nurse reminds the prenatal patient that she should add ________ kcal to her daily intake to nourish the fetus.
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Chapter 5: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) The nurse finds a woman crying after she has undergone a dilation and evacuation (D&E)for a missed abortion.The most appropriate statement made by the nurse would be:
A) "There is usually something wrong with the fetus when this happens early in pregnancy. "
B) "Now there. You can try to conceive on your next cycle. "
C) "I'm here if you need to talk. "
D) "You are young and strong. I know you can have a healthy pregnancy. "
Q2) A primigravida in her first trimester is Rh negative.To prevent anti-Rh antibodies from forming,this woman would receive:
A) Rh immune globulin during labor.
B) intrauterine transfusions with O-negative blood.
C) Rh immune globulin at 28 weeks and within 72 hours after the birth of an Rh-positive infant.
D) Rh immune globulin now and again in the last trimester.
Q3) The nurse explains that ___________ is a procedure in which an incompetent cervix is sutured closed to prevent its opening when the fetus presses against it.
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Chapter 6: Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and
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Q1) The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis for a woman in the fourth stage of labor.The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
A) pain related to increasing frequency and intensity of contractions.
B) fear related to the probable need for cesarean delivery.
C) dysuria related to prolonged labor and decreased intake.
D) risk for injury related to hemorrhage.
Q2) While discussing labor and delivery during a prenatal visit,a primigravida asks the nurse when she should go to the hospital.The nurse's most informative response would be that the woman should come when she:
A) feels increased fetal movement.
B) has contractions that are 10 minutes apart.
C) thinks her membranes have ruptured.
D) has abdominal or groin discomfort.
Q3) After the membranes have ruptured,the nurse should assess the fetal heart rate (FHR)for ________ minute(s).
Q4) After the pregnant woman is admitted to the labor suite,the nurse assesses the position of the infant as ROA;this means that the infant's head is _________
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Chapter 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
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Q1) The nurse clarified that the amount of pain a person is willing to endure is referred to as ______________ ______________.
Q2) What breathing technique(s)would the nurse teach the prenatal patient to help her focus during labor in order to reduce pain? Select all that apply.
A) First stage breathing
B) Abdominal breathing
C) Fourth stage breathing
D) Modified pace breathing
E) Patterned paced breathing
Q3) A sign to alert the nurse to the need of pain relief in an uncomplaining labor patient would be:
A) frequently asking for ice chips.
B) facial grimacing.
C) changing positions in bed.
D) covering her face with her hands.
Q4) The massage technique that stimulates the large-diameter fibers in order to block impulses from the small-diameter fibers is ____________________.
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Chapter 8: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) Several hours after delivery the nurse finds a woman crying.The woman says repeatedly,"My baby is beautiful,but I was planning on a vaginal delivery.Instead I needed an emergency C-section." The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
A) anxiety related to the development of postpartum complications.
B) ineffective individual coping related to unfamiliarity with procedures.
C) risk for ineffective parenting related to emergency cesarean section.
D) grieving related to loss of expected birth experience.
Q2) A pregnant woman's membranes ruptured prematurely at 34 weeks.She will be discharged to her home for the next few weeks.The nurse planning discharge instructions would teach the woman to:
A) report any increase in fetal activity.
B) notify her obstetrician for a temperature above 37. 8° C (100° F).
C) massage her breasts to promote uterine relaxation.
D) rest in a side-lying Trendelenburg position with hips elevated.
Q3) Following an amniotomy,the umbilical cord becomes compressed.The nurse prepares the patient for an instillation of a bolus of warm sterile saline into the uterus,which is called ____________________.
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Chapter 9: The Family After Birth
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Q1) The nurse is aware that the newborn is considered hypoglycemic if the blood glucose level is below _____ mg/dL.
A) 70
B) 60
C) 50
D) 40
Q2) A new mother has decided not to breastfeed her newborn.The nurse planning to teach the mother about formula feeding would include:
A) positioning the bottle so that the nipple is full of formula during the entire feeding.
B) heating infant formula in a microwave.
C) burping the infant after 4 ounces and again when the bottle is empty.
D) propping a bottle for a feeding.
Q3) A primipara tells the nurse,"My afterpains get worse when I am breastfeeding." The most appropriate nursing response would be:
A) "I'll get you some aspirin to relieve the cramping that you feel. "
B) "Afterpains are more intense with your first baby. "
C) "Breastfeeding releases a hormone that causes your uterus to contract. "
D) "A change of position when you're breastfeeding might help. "
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Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications
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Q1) The nurse assesses a positive Homans sign if the patient complains of pain in the _______ when the patient's leg is flexed and the foot is sharply dorsiflexed.
A) groin
B) Achilles tendon
C) top of the foot
D) calf of the leg
Q2) After a prolonged labor,a woman vaginally delivered a 10 pound,3 ounce infant boy.In the immediate postpartum period,the nurse would be alert for the development of:
A) cervical laceration.
B) hematoma.
C) endometritis.
D) retained placental fragments.
Q3) The nurse weighs a saturated perineal pad and finds it to weigh 15 grams.The nurse is aware that this indicates a blood loss of _____ mL.
Q4) The nurse explains that the process of the body returning to the nonpregnant state is called _______________.
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Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care
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Q1) The nurse tells a woman who is trying to conceive to check her cervical mucus for changes.A few days before ovulation,the cervical mucus is:
A) cloudy and tacky.
B) scant and thick.
C) thin and white.
D) clear and slippery.
Q2) The nurse is discussing cervical mucus changes with a woman who wishes to use natural family planning methods.The nurse determines the woman understands the information presented when she says the changes in cervical mucus at ovulation:
A) enhance the motility of the sperm.
B) indicate endometrial readiness for implantation.
C) facilitate movement of the ovum through the fallopian tube.
D) provide vaginal lubrication during intercourse.
Q3) The nurse warns that the effectiveness of oral contraceptives is decreased in women who are taking:
A) antihistamines for seasonal allergies.
B) iron preparations for treatment of anemia.
C) appetite suppressants for weight reduction.
D) anticonvulsants for treatment of epilepsy.
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Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
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Q1) The nurse reminds new parents that newborns must be protected from environments that are too cold or too hot because of which aspect(s)of the newborn's physiology? Select all that apply.
A) Very little subcutaneous fat
B) Low metabolic rates
C) Ineffective sweat glands
D) Small fluid reserves
E) Low red blood cells counts
Q2) The assessment of the newborn that should be reported is:
A) head circumference that is 5 cm greater than the chest circumference.
B) hands and feet that are cool and cyanotic.
C) temperature of 36. 2° C (97. 1° F).
D) mucus draining from nose.
Q3) The statement that indicates the parent understands the guidelines for bathing a newborn is:
A) "I'll use a mild soap to clean all of the body parts. "
B) "I am going to add bath oil to the water to keep the baby's skin soft. "
C) "I should shampoo the head after washing the rest of the body. "
D) "I'll wash from the feet upward and change the wash cloth for the face. "
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Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
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Q1) The nurse in a pediatrician's office is preparing to do a developmental assessment on a 3-month-old infant who was born at 36 weeks.To adjust for the preterm birth,the nurse will evaluate the infant at the level of a ____-month achievement.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Q2) The nurse explains that when a preterm delivery is anticipated,fetal lung maturity can be accelerated before delivery by the administration of:
A) prostaglandins.
B) oxytocin.
C) magnesium sulfate.
D) corticosteroids.
Q3) The nurse is aware that the preterm infant has an increased tendency to bleed due to deficient levels of ________.
Q4) The nurse explains that the _____________ ___________ is a tool used to determine the gestational age of a neonate based on appearance and neuromuscular criteria.
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Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation
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Q1) The nurse clarifies to the parents of a child with spina bifida that their child has a portion of the spinal cord in the sac in addition to the meninges.This type of spina bifida is known as a(n)____________________.
Q2) The assessment made that would lead the nurse to suspect hip dysplasia would be:
A) asymmetrical gluteal folds.
B) limited adduction of the affected side.
C) foot turned inward.
D) deep inguinal creases.
Q3) The nurse uses a picture to show which characteristic(s)typical of Down syndrome?
Select all that apply.
A) Close-set eyes
B) Simian creases
C) Wide-spaced front teeth
D) Protruding tongue
E) Curved, small fingers
Q4) When the CSF is obstructed in the subarachnoid space rather than in the ventricles,the resulting hydrocephalus is diagnosed as ____________________ hydrocephalus.
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Chapter 15: An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
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Q1) The nurse planning anticipatory guidance for the caregiver of a preschool-age child would explain that permanent teeth begin erupting about the age of _____ years.
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Q2) A mother tells the nurse,"My 11-month-old son is not as active as my other children were at this age.He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him." Which factor is influencing this child's language development?
A) Heredity
B) Sex
C) Mother's health during pregnancy
D) Ordinal position
Q3) The nurse cautions that children who are put to sleep with a bottle are at risk for a dental problem called ___________ _____________.
Q4) The nurse includes in the care plan for a Hispanic family to encourage visits from the ____________ ____________,or _______________,for a healing ceremony.
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Chapter 16: The Infant
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Q1) A parent is concerned because her infant has a diaper rash.The nurse would advise the parent to:
A) use commercial diaper wipes to clean the area.
B) apply a protective ointment on the area.
C) change the infant's diaper less frequently.
D) keep the diaper area covered all of the time.
Q2) The nurse is aware that the age at which the posterior fontanelle closes is _____ months.
A) 2 to 3
B) 3 to 6
C) 6 to 9
D) 9 to 12
Q3) The nurse is aware that the 7-month-old can signal feeding readiness by which action(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Pulling spoon toward mouth
B) Biting at spoon with upper and lower incisors
C) Pointing to food bowl
D) Bouncing up and down with excitement at sight of food
E) Manipulating finger foods
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Chapter 17: The Toddler
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Q1) The nurse explains that with the completion of myelination,the toddler will have the neuromuscular maturity to attain _______________ or _______________ control.
Q2) To encourage a toddler to practice independence,the nurse would recommend that the child's mother:
A) offer a variety of items to choose from to stimulate his mind.
B) allow the child to determine his own daily routine.
C) offer him a choice between two items.
D) set the routine herself, but discuss with her toddler how he or she would have done it differently.
Q3) The nurse selects the most appropriate toy for a normal 2-year-old child,which is a:
A) bicycle with training wheels.
B) dump truck.
C) wind-up toy.
D) building block set.
Q4) The nurse assessing a 2-year-old is satisfied to see that the present weight of the child has _____________ the birth weight.
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Chapter 18: The Preschool Child
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Q1) The parent of a 3 1/2-year-old child tells the nurse,"My daughter points instead of speaking whenever she wants me to get something for her,but she understands me when I ask her to do something." Based on the parent's comment,the nurse recognizes that the child:
A) has age-appropriate language development.
B) may have expressive language delay.
C) has a receptive language delay.
D) should have her hearing tested.
Q2) A 4-year-old child insists that he has more money with a nickel than his father has with a dime.The nurse is aware that this perception is described in Piaget's theory as:
A) egocentrism.
B) artificialism.
C) animism.
D) intuition.
Q3) Which statement best describes the 3-year-old child?
A) Boisterous, tattles on others
B) Aggressive, shows off
C) Helpful, wants to assist with chores
D) Talkative, inquisitive about the environment
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Chapter 19: The School-Age Child
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Q1) The school nurse planning sex education classes for school-age children should:
A) use simple terms.
B) avoid slang or "street" words and concepts.
C) keep topics on biological aspects of sexual development.
D) limit questions in order to keep content clear.
Q2) The nurse advises the parents of a 10-year-old boy that,according to Erikson's theory,the most developmentally supportive experience for him would be:
A) constant variety of activities.
B) successful performance in Little League.
C) feeling healthy and strong.
D) having a girlfriend.
Q3) The nurse explains that the term _______________ refers to a sex role that incorporates both male and female traits.
Q4) The nurse explains that the preferred social interaction for the school-age child is based on relationships that are:
A) heterosexual interest groups.
B) association with one "best friend. "
C) rigidly organized groups with complex rules.
D) same-sex peer groups.
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Chapter 20: The Adolescent
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Q1) The nurse planning a safety program for high school students should understand that most accidental deaths in adolescence are related to:
A) firearms.
B) automobiles.
C) drowning.
D) diving injuries.
Q2) The nurse using the PACE interview guide for persons at risk for substance abuse arrives at a score of 2 for an adolescent patient.The nurse should assess this score as:
A) nonindicative of potential substance abuse.
B) normal experimentation of the adolescent.
C) need to schedule another PACE interview in 3 months.
D) indication for referral for counseling.
Q3) A 16-year-old excitedly tells his parents that he was offered a part-time job.Which response represents an effective problem-solving approach for his parents?
A) "Your studies are too important for you to have a part-time job. "
B) "When we went to high school, academics were the adolescent's priority. "
C) "We want you to put your earnings in a savings account. "
D) "How do you think you will manage your school work and a job?"
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Chapter 21: The Childs Experience of Hospitalization
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Q1) A nurse encourages a school-age child to draw a picture after a painful procedure.The best rationale for this intervention is that the nurse is:
A) attempting to re-establish rapport.
B) providing a way for the child to express his feelings.
C) encouraging quiet play.
D) distracting the child from thinking about the pain.
Q2) In documenting the discharge of a pediatric patient,what should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A) Time of discharge
B) Adult(s) accompanying the child and the relationship to the child
C) Condition of the child
D) Method of transportation
E) Instructions that were given to parents
F) None of the above
Q3) When the preschooler who is hospitalized for surgery to correct a poorly healed fracture says,"My doctor is going to unscrew my bent arm and screw on a new one," the nurse should ________________ this misconception.
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Chapter 22: Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
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Q1) Gentamicin ear drops are prescribed for a 4-year-old child.To administer the ear drops,the nurse would pull the auricle:
A) up and back.
B) down and back.
C) up and out.
D) down and out.
Q2) The nurse is aware that because of the function of the mist tent that a child is at risk for ________________.
Q3) The nurse is searching through several blood pressure cuffs to find a cuff that is the appropriate size for her small patient.The nurse selects a cuff that covers ______ _______ of the patient's upper arm.
Q4) After topical administration of hydrocortisone cream to the buttocks and abdomen of an infant,the nurse should:
A) diaper the infant snugly with a disposable diaper.
B) cover the area with a transparent dressing.
C) apply a cloth diaper.
D) place the infant on a plastic pad, undiapered.
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Chapter 23: The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition
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Q1) A parent reports that her child has begun to do poorly at school and experiences episodes where he appears to be staring into space.This behavior is characteristic of which type of seizure?
A) Absence
B) Akinetic
C) Myoclonic
D) Complex partial
Q2) The best way for the nurse to communicate with a 10-year-old child who has a hearing impairment would be to:
A) use gestures and signs as much as possible.
B) let the child's parents communicate for her.
C) face the child and speak clearly in short sentences.
D) recognize that the child's ability to communicate will be on a 6-year-old child's level.
Q3) The situation in which the nurse would suspect a hearing impairment is a(n):
A) 3-month-old infant with a positive Moro reflex.
B) 15-month-old toddler who is babbling.
C) 18-month-old toddler who is speaking one-syllable words.
D) 24-month-old toddler who communicates by pointing.
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Chapter 24: The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition
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Q1) The nurse caring for a child in Bryant's traction knows that the risk of serious complications will be reduced by ensuring that:
A) neurovascular checks are done frequently.
B) bandages are wrapped tightly.
C) the child is restrained from rolling over.
D) the child's buttocks are resting on the bed.
Q2) When a 13-year-old girl is diagnosed with functional scoliosis,the nurse would explain the spinal curvature defect is usually caused by:
A) juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
B) poor posture.
C) heredity.
D) myelomeningocele.
Q3) The nurse assesses a large green bruise on the thigh of a 4-year-old to be approximately ____ days old.
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
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Chapter 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder
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Q1) The nurse explains to the parent of a child with exercise-induced asthma that Cromolyn,an antiinflammatory drug,should be inhaled:
A) before exercise to prevent attacks.
B) at the initial onset of the attack.
C) during the attack to relieve symptoms.
D) as often as 4 times a day.
Q2) The parents of a 3-month-old infant with cystic fibrosis (CF)want to know how their child got this disease,because no one in either of their families has CF.The nurse's response is based on the understanding that with CF:
A) only one parent carries the CF gene.
B) both parents are carriers of the CF gene.
C) the inheritance pattern is multifactorial.
D) the result is probably a genetic mutation.
Q3) The nurse caring for a child experiencing an acute asthma attack would:
A) offer plenty of fluids, particularly carbonated beverages.
B) place the child in a humidified cool mist tent with oxygen.
C) administer sedatives as ordered to decrease anxiety.
D) position the child with arms resting on the overbed table.
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Chapter 26: The Child with a Cardiovascular Disorder
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Q1) The nurse is aware that the characteristics of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)are that they:
A) have high amounts of triglycerides.
B) have only small amounts of protein.
C) have little cholesterol.
D) aid in steroid production.
Q2) The school nurse recommends a heart healthy diet that limits fats to no more than ____% of the total dietary intake.
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 30
Q3) An appropriate nursing action related to the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin)to an infant would be:
A) counting the apical rate for 30 seconds before administering the medication.
B) withholding a dose if the apical heart rate is less than 100 beats/min.
C) repeating a dose if the child vomits within 30 minutes of the previous dose.
D) checking respiratory rate and blood pressure before each dose.
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Chapter 27: The Child with a Condition of the Blood,
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Q1) The most recent blood count for a child who received chemotherapy last week shows neutropenia.The priority nursing diagnosis for this child is:
A) risk for infection.
B) risk for hemorrhage.
C) altered skin integrity.
D) disturbance in body image.
Q2) An adolescent is diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease.Lymph nodes on both sides of her diaphragm have been found to be involved,including cervical and inguinal nodes.The disease is in stage:
A) I.
B) II.
C) III.
D) IV.
Q3) To prevent ________________ ________________ the nurse warms the blood that is to be given as a transfusion through a central line.
Q4) The nurse shows slides of red blood cells from a child with sickle cell disease,noting that in addition to their sickle shape,the cells contain the abnormal element of
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Chapter 28: The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition
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Q1) The nurse explains that because _________________ beverages cause diuresis,they are not good choices for fluid replacement in a child who is dehydrated.
Q2) The nurse is aware that the 18-pound child must take in _____ mL of oral fluid to make up the fluid loss from one stool of diarrhea.
A) 18
B) 36
C) 64
D) 81
Q3) The nurse explains the medically accepted definition of constipation is fewer than _____ bowel movements in a 2-week period.
Q4) The nurse,assessing an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)for an infant with gastroenteritis,recognizes that this confirms the _______________ process that is part of this disease.
Q5) The finding in a newborn suggestive of tracheoesophageal fistula is:
A) failure to pass meconium in 24 hours.
B) choking on the first feeding.
C) palpable mass in the sternal area.
D) visible peristalsis across abdomen.
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Chapter 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition
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Q1) An appropriate intervention for the edematous child with reduced mobility related to nephrotic syndrome would be to:
A) teach the child to minimize body movements.
B) change the child's position frequently.
C) keep the head of the child's bed flat.
D) keep edematous areas moist and covered.
Q2) A parent tells the nurse that her child is scheduled for an x-ray of the bladder and urethra that is done while the child is urinating.The nurse recognizes this description as a(n):
A) cystometrogram.
B) cystoscopy.
C) voiding cystourethrogram.
D) intravenous pyelogram.
Q3) The statement made by a parent of a child with nephrotic syndrome indicating an understanding of discharge teaching is:
A) "I will make sure he gets his measles vaccine as soon as he gets home. "
B) "He can stop taking his medication next week. "
C) "I should check his urine for protein when he goes to the bathroom. "
D) "He should eat a low-protein diet for the next few weeks. "
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Chapter 30: The Child with a Skin Condition
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Q1) When the nurse observes a tarry stool from a 16-year-old burn victim who has been in the ICU for 2 weeks,the nurse documents and reports the probable complication of: A) diverticulitis.
B) stress diarrhea.
C) Curling's ulcer.
D) perforated bowel.
Q2) The nurse is careful to apply only the prescribed amount of ointment to the skin of a 2-month-old because the infant's skin,compared to the adult's,has:
A) less perfusion.
B) greater moisture.
C) more perspiration.
D) greater absorption.
Q3) When the 2-day-old infant is noted to have small pustules on her skin,the nurse should:
A) report it immediately because it may be a staphylococcus infection.
B) keep the affected area dry and clean.
C) teach the parents how to care for seborrheic dermatitis.
D) chart the finding as it may be the beginning of a strawberry nevus.
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Q1) The nurse assessing a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA<sub>1c</sub>)test is aware that this test can evaluate average glucose levels over a period of _____ to _____ months.
Q2) A child with diabetes is brought to the emergency department.He is flushed and drowsy,and his skin is dry.His father states that the child has been feeling progressively worse since the morning.This child is most likely experiencing:
A) Somogyi phenomenon.
B) dawn syndrome.
C) ketoacidosis.
D) water intoxication.
Q3) A mother reports that her 4-month-old infant is lethargic,sleeps 18 hours a day,and snores.The nurse recognizes that these signs are characteristic of:
A) hypothyroidism.
B) hyperthyroidism.
C) type 1 diabetes mellitus.
D) Tay-Sachs disease.
Q4) The nurse reminds the parents of a diabetic with an insulin pump that the tubing of the pump should be changed aseptically every ______ hours.
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Chapter 32: The Child with a Communicable Disease
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Q1) An adolescent is taking tetracycline for a sexually transmitted disease.The nurse would stress in the instruction about this medication to:
A) finish all of the medication.
B) get plenty of fresh air and sunlight.
C) take the medication with food.
D) take an antacid if the medication causes an upset stomach.
Q2) A 9-year-old child hospitalized for neutropenia is placed in protective isolation.What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make when the child asks,"Why do you have to wear a gown and mask when you are in my room?"
A) "Nurses and doctors wear gowns and masks because you have a condition that could be spread to others. "
B) "The gown and mask are to protect you because you could get an infection very easily. "
C) "I'm wearing this because there are a lot of bacteria in the hospital. "
D) "I might look scary but you won't need this after you have had medication for 24 hours. "
Q3) The nurse uses a diagram showing how the wood tick acts as a(n)______________ in the transmission of Lyme disease.
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Chapter 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition
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Q1) The nurse reminds concerned parents that gateway substance is defined as a:
A) recreational drug used occasionally.
B) nonaddictive drug used daily.
C) drug used to wean from stronger drugs.
D) substance that can lead to use of stronger drugs.
Q2) The nurse working with children from dysfunctional families must be prepared to address what associated problem(s)? Select all that apply.
A) Lack of trust
B) Acting out
C) Exaggerated self-confidence
D) Blaming others for problems
E) Depression
Q3) The nurse explains that the person who is bulimic:
A) is severely underweight.
B) alternates binge eating with purging.
C) is an introverted perfectionist.
D) has extremely close family relationships.
Q4) The nurse assists with the intervention of ____________ therapy,which provides a physical and social environment that is stable and therapeutic.
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Chapter 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
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Q1) The nurse clarifies that osteopathy combines which approach(es)to care? Select all that apply.
A) Manipulation therapy
B) Aroma therapy
C) Herbal application
D) Pressure point therapy
E) Traditional medicine
Q2) A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery.The nurse would recommend the essential oil of:
A) juniper.
B) wintergreen.
C) thyme.
D) citrus.
Q3) The nurse explains that _______________ are areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord,which are the basis of acupressure therapy.
Q4) The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.
Q5) The practice of ____________ is a process of fascia pressure and stretching.
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